Aristida junciformis (Gongoni grass)

Botanical name: Aristida junciformis
Common name(s): Gongoni grass
Categories: Bamboos, Grasses and sedges, Ground Covers and Perennials

Plant description:

An ornamental tufted grass with fine leaves and feathery seed heads in shades of green and light brown. These plants look at their best when the breeze moves through them, and can be used to soften harsh edges. Plant in sunny spots.

Aristida junciformis requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Botanical name	Aristida junciformis
Plant Care	Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Pruning Required Pruning Required – Needs to be Pruned. Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa.
Size	0.5 m * Natural
Categories	Bamboos, Grasses and sedges Ground Covers and Perennials
Common name(s)	Gongoni grass
Origin	Indigenous to South Africa
Foliage	An ornamental tufted grass with fine leaves and feathery seed heads in shades of green and light brown.
Planting instructions	Plant in sunny spots.
Uses	Gongoni grass can be used to soften harsh edges.

An ornamental tufted grass with fine leaves and feathery seed heads in shades of green and light brown.

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Aristida junciformis (Gongoni grass)